Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- YC73
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term - 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (+ WTWA General Surgery Consultant on-call rota)
- Job ref
- 349-WTWA-7555597-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Wythenshawe
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in General Surgery
YC73
Job overview
This is a 12 month locum post which is being advertised with a view to finding a suitable candidate to fill existing vacancies within the Department of General Surgery. The post is for a Locum Consultant in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interest in benign upper gastrointestinal, laparoscopic hernia, day case and emergency surgery would be welcomed and we would expect the post holder to assist in the assessment of patients presenting on a lower GI suspected cancer pathway. The unit provides elective and emergency general surgery, benign upper gastrointestinal, general and sub-specialist colorectal surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is well established within our surgical service.
This post will maintain the efficiency and capacity of the Directorate of General Surgery and will include day case operating at Trafford General Hospital. Emergency and Elective General surgical services are undergoing re-organization/transformation across MFT. The post holder will be expected to accommodate their sessions to fit into the new service. The employing Trust is Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).
Main duties of the job
Applications are sought from candidates who will help deliver General Surgery in both emergency and elective settings. The appointee will join the current team of surgeons where there is a tradition of support for Consultant colleagues. There is an established habit of “mentoring” new colleagues.
The unit currently runs a 1 in 11 consultant of the week duty rota, responsible for emergency admissions. We also have an established Surgical Ambulatory Care Receiving Unit (SACRU) run by Advanced Care Practitioners supported by Consultants on a rota.
To discuss this post contact Miss Karen Telford Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and Specialty Lead [email protected] or Mr Simon Galloway Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon [email protected] or Clare Field General Manager for WTWA General Surgery - :- [email protected] or Wythenshawe Hospital Switchboard on Tel. No. 01619987070.
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Fully registered with GMC and licence to practice
- MRCS (Part A&B)
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Medical degree from recognised university
Desirable criteria
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date should be within 12 months of the date of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- Postgraduate thesis
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates interest and commitment to acute surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of acute surgical problems
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Completion of minimum of 12 years substantive surgical work since primary medical qualification
Desirable criteria
- Documented ability to handle an acute surgical take
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Completed minimum of 6 years’ registrar experience in general surgery and managing an emergency general surgical take
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Telford
- Job title
- Specialty lead and Colorectal Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 998 7070
- Additional information
To discuss this post contact Miss Karen Telford Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and Specialty Lead [email protected] or Mr Simon Galloway Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon [email protected] or Clare Field General Manager for WTWA General Surgery - :- [email protected] or Wythenshawe Hospital Switchboard on Tel. No. 01619987070.
List jobs with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Medical and Dental or all sectors